How long do planning decisions take near Blackley?

The average planning decision time near Blackley is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Blackley?

The planning approval rate near Blackley is 61%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Blackley?

The most common type of planning application near Blackley is discharge of conditions, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Blackley?

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Blackley, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blackley, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · settlement

Planning applications in Blackley are administered by Manchester City Council. View the full Manchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Blackley

Blackley is a suburban area located approximately 4 miles north of Manchester city centre, nestled along the River Irk in Greater Manchester. Once part of Lancashire, it offers a mix of residential developments that may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Manchester
Parliamentary constituency: Blackley and Middleton South
LSOA: Manchester 006B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blackley.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blackley.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Blackley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Blackley.

- Land Off Parkmount Road Harpurhey M9 4AJ
Discharge of Condition 21b (Noise Impact) attached to Planning Permission 137462/FO/2023 for Plots 1-18.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-15
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- Land Off Parkmount Road M9 4AJ
Discharge of Condition 23 (Ground Condition Verification) attached to Planning Permission 137462/FO/2023 for (Blocks 1B & 2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-13
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- Land Off Parkmount Road Manchester M9 4AJ
Discharge of conditions 8 (Secure By Design) and 10 (Drainage Maintenance) attached to planning permission 137462/FO/2023 Information for a partial discharge to condition 10 regarding Sustainable Drai
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-09-29
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- 57 Polefield Road Manchester M9 7EN
Erection of single storey rear extension with terrace over following demolition of conservatory and installation of rear dormer with hip to gable conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-07-16
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- 75 Polefield Road Manchester M9 7EN
Roof alterations including hip to gable conversion, erection of rear and side roof dormer and external elevational alterations including replacement of external render system and application of additi
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2024-08-23
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- 46 Glen Avenue Manchester M9 4EE
Erection of single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2024-08-18
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- 44 Glen Avenue Manchester M9 4EE
Erection of single storey rear extension and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Blackley in Greater Manchester

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blackley a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Blackley includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Blackley

In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Blackley. Of these, 61% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Blackley.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Blackley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Blackley were discharge of conditions (15), full planning applications (14), outline applications (3).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 19 applications
Refused: 10 applications
Withdrawn: 2 applications
Awaiting decision: 6 applications

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